The war in Gaza has not only devastated a territory. It has
also shaken the world’s religious and moral conscience. That echo has now
reached the doors of the Church of England. After years of silence, the Church
of England’s General Synod has decided to give serious consideration to the
voices and experiences of Palestinian Christians. The decision, adopted with
overwhelming support, is being viewed by many as a significant turning point.
Under the Synod’s decision, there will be a formal...